7-Layer Magic Bars Sea Salt (Print Version)

Chewy bars layered with chocolate, butterscotch, coconut, nuts, finished with sea salt caramel drizzle.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Layers

03 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
04 - 1 cup butterscotch chips
05 - 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
06 - 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
07 - 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

→ Caramel Drizzle

08 - 1/2 cup store-bought or homemade caramel sauce
09 - 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter in a medium bowl. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to create a firm base.
03 - Evenly sprinkle chocolate chips over the crust, followed by butterscotch chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts.
04 - Slowly pour sweetened condensed milk over all layers, ensuring complete coverage.
05 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until edges are golden and the center is set. Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan.
06 - Drizzle caramel sauce over the cooled bars and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
07 - Lift bars from pan using parchment overhang. Cut into 16 squares and serve.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • One-pan layered dessert
  • Perfect balance of sweet and salty
02 -
  • Toasting coconut and nuts enhances the flavor.
  • Bars keep well at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
03 -
  • Use parchment paper with overhang to easily remove bars from pan.
  • Chill bars before cutting to get cleaner slices.
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